
Quick info
About Rake Hall
Rake Hall is a pub on Rake Ln in Chester, with a menu of 59 dishes that runs from Jerusalem Artichoke Soup to Thai Prawn Cakes. Other plates include the Beef, Bacon, Stout And Thyme Faggot, and Baked Camembert. Dogs are welcome throughout, with a dedicated treats jar and a water station set out for them. A private dining room is available for groups. The pub opens daily, giving regular access across the week without set closing days.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Menu & Prices
59 dishes · mains £7–34- Jerusalem Artichoke Soup£7.45
- Thai Prawn Cakes,£8.95
- Beef, Bacon, Stout And Thyme Faggot,£8.95
- Shiitake And Oyster Mushroom, Sesame Miso Broth,£7.95
- Chicken, Apricot And Tarragon Terrine,£9.75
- Baked Camembert,£9.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, outside beer garden area, dog treats and water station and gardens and outside seating.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, outside beer garden area, dog treats and water station and gardens and outside seating.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws particular praise, with one diner calling it worth it and then some despite asking for the mash and Yorkshire pudding kept separate. Close behind, the gardens and outside seating come up repeatedly, described as lovely and clean, with the beer garden setup and dog-friendly touches (treat jars, water stations) singled out on a walk from the nearby caravan site. Several reviewers booked the upstairs private room for family celebrations, including a wake for twenty and a daughter's thirteenth birthday, praising individual servers by role only as fantastic and personally caring, and going out of their way to recommend the venue for gatherings. The decor and surroundings are consistently called gorgeous or beautifully appointed. Flavour combinations at dinner surprised at least one couple who don't normally eat out. No recurring complaints appear across these reviews; the closest to a critique is one diner's specific mash and Yorkshire pudding request, handled as asked.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws particular praise, with one diner calling it worth it and then some despite asking for the mash and Yorkshire pudding kept separate. Close behind, the gardens and outside seating come up repeatedly, described as lovely and clean, with the beer garden setup and dog-friendly touches (treat jars, water stations) singled out on a walk from the nearby caravan site. Several reviewers booked the upstairs private room for family celebrations, including a wake for twenty and a daughter's thirteenth birthday, praising individual servers by role only as fantastic and personally caring, and going out of their way to recommend the venue for gatherings. The decor and surroundings are consistently called gorgeous or beautifully appointed. Flavour combinations at dinner surprised at least one couple who don't normally eat out. No recurring complaints appear across these reviews; the closest to a critique is one diner's specific mash and Yorkshire pudding request, handled as asked.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I took mum to Rake Hall for her 91st birthday as we wanted to go somewhere special that we hadn't visited in a long time—and it truly delivered. The gardens and outside seating area were lovely, clean, and incredibly welcoming. The staff were exceptionally attentive; they even brought my mum a back cushion without us having to ask, just to make sure she was comfortable. We enjoyed our main meal outside before moving indoors for cheese, biscuits, and coffee. The inside is just as stunning as the grounds, and we were met with genuine customer service, warm smiles, and fantastic care throughout. Food was amazing Will we return? Absolutely. If you haven’t been yet, you are missing out on a wonderful experience!”
- Google user
“Staying caravan site next door had a walk up with dogs lovely big place busy but service was quick good size plates, friendly staff nice cold pint!!”
- Google user
“We had the most wonderful visit! We celebrated family birthdays, including my daughter’s 13th. From start to finish Alexis was amazing, so genuine, so helpful and kind, a real asset to the business. Our table was in a lovely area of the pub, arranged beautifully with fresh flowers on the table, over looking the well kept grounds. We were a family of 9, all meals came out together, well presented and hot. I wasn’t a huge fan of my meal (chicken breast) however I think this was due to personal taste preference. Drinks served in lovely glassware, toilets spotless it was a 10/10 for me. I would definitely recommend, especially to see Alexis again, she was so kind to my daughter, sang happy birthday and went the extra mile to make sure we had a lovely time. Thankyou. We will be back.”
- Google user
“We encompass three generations and had a wonderful time. I am devastated that I can’t remember the names of the lovely people who served us but I am sure they ate of that ilk. Mum is 87 and I and my brother and sister in law are in our sixties in a lovely corner round table with my son.”
- Google user
“Gorgeous hall inside and out, and the food was amazing! Perfect outside area for beer garden weather, with a good choice of drinks at the bar. The staff were lovely, and the prices are very fair! The place is extremely well decorated, and the ‘customer friendly’ extra such as the dog treats jar and water station, blankets for outside, suncream, and the free boardgames you can play are fantastic! Nice and welcoming, will definitely be back!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“A magnificent Grade II listed building which originated as a country house, the home of the Bunbury family, built in the 17th century, and later altered and expanded. It sits on Rake Lane just a stones throw (with a good arm) away from the busy Cheshire Oaks shopping 'village', but as it's surrounded by a huge garden you could easily be fooled into thinking you were in the middle of the countryside - so the perfect place to pop your feet up and refuel after a busy 'retail therapy' day.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Karaoke
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Offerings· 6
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Private dining room
- Wine
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Romantic
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Karaoke
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Bars near Rake Hall
- Grace Arms4.39941.2 miWheelchair accessible
dog friendly pub, bogof burger deal, fish and chips
- Old Wirral Hundred4.19961.9 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
fish and chips, burgers, chicken and nacho cheese bites
- 2.4 mi
carvery roast dinner, cakes and desserts, half roast chicken
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rake HallReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.22,264 | — | £20–30 | sunday roast, outside beer garden area, dog treats and water station |
| Grace ArmsWheelchair accessible | 4.3994 | 1.2 mi | — | dog friendly pub, bogof burger deal, fish and chips |
| Old Wirral HundredReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.1996 | 1.9 mi | £10–20 | fish and chips, burgers, chicken and nacho cheese bites |
| Green Oak Farm - Dining & Carvery | 4.23,427 | 2.4 mi | — | carvery roast dinner, cakes and desserts, half roast chicken |
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